Public secondary school · Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Brebner S/S Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein, Brebner S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Brebner S/S Secondary School entered 391 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 343 | 310 | 90.4% |
| 2024 | 359 | 325 | 90.5% |
| 2025 | 391 | 356 | 91.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Brebner S/S Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 96.1%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 81 | 74 | 91.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 281 | 270 | 96.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 57 | 48 | 84.2% |
| Life Sciences | 168 | 147 | 87.5% |
| Accounting | 73 | 67 | 91.8% |
| Business Studies | 304 | 271 | 89.1% |
| Economics | 160 | 110 | 68.8% |
| Geography | 48 | 46 | 95.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Brebner S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Brebner S/S Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.